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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was revealed 4 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ35 grades against the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K110D

 FZ35 K110D 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2006More recent by 51 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic FZ35

 K110D FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K110D

 FZ35 K110D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 vs the K110D.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and K110D is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FZ35 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Pentax K110D Portrait photography features
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manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K110D Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K110D Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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no video recording
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax K110D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-07-06 2006-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $999 $1,000